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The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare the depth of focus and visual outcomes after implantation of the Acrysof IQ SN60WF aspheric intraocular lens (IOL) and the Acrysof Natural SN60AT spherical IOL.

Further study details as provided by Medical University of South Carolina:

Primary Outcome Measures:

The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare depth of focus and visual outcomes in eyes receiving the aspheric Acrysof IQ and those receiving the spherical Acrysof Natural IOL after routine cataract extraction. [ Time Frame: six months ]

Estimated Enrollment:

50

Study Start Date:

March 2009

Estimated Study Completion Date:

October 2009

Estimated Primary Completion Date:

October 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Intervention Details:

Device: Acrysof IQ

Intraocular lens

Other Name: Acrysof IQ SN60WF aspheric intraocular lens

Device: Acrysof Natural IOL

Intraocular Lens

Other Name: Acrysof Natural SN60AT spherical IOL

Detailed Description:

Cataract is prevalent throughout the world and IOLs are routinely implanted after the extraction of the cataractous lens. It is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States with an estimated 2-3 million procedures performed annually. With the aging population on the rise, as well as the increasing popularity of refractive intraocular lenses, the number of intraocular surgeries continues to rise.

Over the years, evolution of IOLs has broadened surgeon's armamentarium following cataract extraction. Traditionally spherical IOLs have been routinely implanted following cataract extraction for the correction of aphakia. Even though these IOLs improved the patient vision to 20/20 in most of the times, they did nott address the spherical aberration of the optical system.

Normally the cornea has a positive spherical aberration. Spherical aberration means that the light rays falling on the eye's periphery are either more (positive spherical aberration) or less (negative spherical aberration) refracted than the axial rays. Such aberration usually affects the functional vision of the patient such as contrast sensitivity, depth of focus (ability to see far, near and intermediate) and the perception of glare and haloes. Corneal spherical aberration is adequately neutralized by the negative spherical aberration of the crystalline lens until the age of 40. (1) When the cataractous lens is removed, the corneal spherical aberration is no longer neutralized and the optical system will have now a net positive spherical aberration.

Conventional IOLs implanted after phacoemulsification result in a spherical aberration of approximately 0.08 µm adding to the already positive corneal aberration of the eye. (2, 3) In order for the patient to reach the optimal functional vision, efforts have led to the development of the aspheric IOLs. Aspheric IOLs compensate for the positive spherical aberration of the cornea. They have been shown to improve the functional vision and optical quality in pseudophakic patients. (4, 5)

Acrysof IQ, an aspheric IOL was introduced after gaining FDA approval in May 2006. Its shares the basic design features of the Acrysof Natural IOL with the modifications of its optic design to acquire a posterior prolate surface reducing its central thickness. Unlike the cornea, it introduces negative spherical aberration (0.2 µm) that lowers the spherical aberration of the eye.(6) It has been reported to provide better contrast sensitivity, quality of vision and fewer aberration with the aspheric IOL compared to the conventional (spherical) IOL.(6,7,8) However, some studies have found that conventional (spherical) IOLs have better depth of focus than aspheric IOLs allowing the patient to achieve better intermediate and near vision.(5) Conversely, Mester et al found no difference in depth of focus between both IOLs.(7)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare depth of focus and visual outcomes in eyes receiving the aspheric Acrysof IQ and those receiving the spherical Acrysof Natural IOL after routine cataract extraction.

Eligibility

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Ages Eligible for Study:

40 Years and older (Adult, Senior)

Sexes Eligible for Study:

All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

Yes

Sampling Method:

Probability Sample

Study Population

A total of 50 patients of both sexes and any race undergoing routine bilateral phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation will be included.

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Patient Inclusion Criteria:

Subject must have an age-related cataract in both eyes;

Subject must be 40 years of age or older;

Subject must desire cataract extraction;

Expected maximum of 2 weeks and minimum of 1 week interval between the first and second eye surgeries; AND

Subject must be willing and able to comply with scheduled visits and other study procedures.

Pregnant or nursing mothers and females of childbearing potential not practicing a reliable and medically acceptable method of birth control;

Any clinically significant, serious or severe medical or psychiatric condition that may increase the risk associated with study participation or study device implantation or may interfere with the interpretation of study results;

Participation in (or current participation) any investigational drug or device trial within the previous 30 days prior to the start date of this trial.

Prior history of eye surgery;

Other ocular surgery at the time of the cataract extraction (except limbal relaxing incisions, LRI); OR

History of trauma.

Surgical Exclusion Criteria:

The study lens should not be implanted and the patient should be excluded from the study if any of the following complications are encountered during surgery: